Ommegang Glimmerglass arrives as new spring seasonal

(Cooperstown, NY) – Brewery Ommegang, the Belgian-style brewery in Cooperstown, NY released its newest seasonal beer, Glimmerglass, this week. The new spring Saison is the fourth seasonal offer for the brewery (following Scythe & Sickle, Fleur de Houblon, and Adoration) and pays homage to Cooperstown’s pristine Otsego Lake.

Glimmerglass was the name given to Otsego Lake by author James Fenimore Cooper in his historical novel series, The Leatherstocking Tales. Nestled between gentle mountains, the pure and clear lake reflects not just objects held up to it but also the joyful spirit of its home Village of Cooperstown upon the arrival of each new spring.

“Having grown up in Cooperstown and spent so much time enjoying Otsego Lake, this was a very special beer for me to brew,” said Brewery Ommegang’s Innovation Manager, Mike McManus. “It’s the perfect beer to sip as you begin to migrate back outside again with warmer weather. I hope everyone who drinks Glimmerglass finds it evocative of a refreshing and relaxing day aside a breezy and lively lake.”

“Clean water is one of the most important ingredient in our beer and we’re very fortunate to brew in Upstate New York where there’s such an abundance of perfect water, said Ommegang Brewmaster Phil Leinhart. “Glimmerglass is our testament to the pure lakes and springs that our region is known for and a bit of a tribute to our home village and its wonderful history.”

Glimmerglass is brewed with white wheat, hopped with Bravo, Styrian Golding, Columbus and Cascade hops, and spiced with pink peppercorns and sweet orange peel. Fermented with a classic saison yeast strain and bottle conditioned with Ommegang’s house yeast, Glimmerglass has fruity aromas of pear, apple and slight citrus balanced with a delicate floral hop character and a touch of spiciness. The taste is clean with pronounced fruit flavors and delicate bready malt following by welcomed spicing. A crisp finish offers lingering yet subtle notes of yeast and touches of fruity pepper. Glimmerglass is available now for a limited time on draft and in 12 oz. four-packs.

Brewery Ommegang opened in 1997 to craft-brew fine Belgian-style ales. The brewery creates six ales year-round, as well as an extensive and imaginative range of seasonal and specialty ales. The beers have won a national following by connoisseurs of fine beer and are distributed in 44 states and internationally. Ommegang is located on a 136-acre farmstead in Cooperstown, New York, USA and offers free daily tours and inexpensive tastings as well as a 100-seat café, a well-stocked brewery store, and an annual calendar of public events. Ommegang is open every day of the year except for Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year’s Day. For more information, please contact [email protected], call 1-800-544-1809, or visit www.ommegang.com. Ommegang is a member of the Duvel family of fine beers. Follow Ommegang on Twitter: @BreweryOmmegang , Facebook.com/Ommegang, Instagram: @BreweryOmmegang